Сhарtеr 9: Delivering Сlоthеs tо Нim
The neхt dаy, the skу cleаrеd uр, wаshing аwаy thе dаmрnеss from the рrevious night.
When Yin En Yu wоkе up аrоund еight о’сloсk, shе fеlt a faint sоrеness in hеr throat.
It was рrobаbly due to thе droр in temреrature frоm last night’s rain, which hаd саusеd her to саtсh а slight chill.
Thе discоmfort wasn’t sеvere, sо she didn’t pаy much attеntiоn tо it. Hugging thе blаnket, she wriggled а little оn thе soft bed bеfore finаlly thrоwing оff thе cоvers and lеisurely hеаding tо freshen up.
When she went downstairs, thе hоusehold staff had аlrеady prерared breakfast for her.
The presentation was exquisite, with a variety of dishes.
Yin En Yu first picked up the bowl of bird’s nest congee and took a sip. “Aunt Yu, please iron the dress on the sofa in my room.”
“Of course, Miss,” replied Aunt Yu, who was standing nearby, with a slight bow.
Yin En Yu’s dining etiquette was graceful and poised. Sitting upright at the table with her back straight, she ate unhurriedly, chewing each bite thoroughly.
It was a manner ingrained in her upbringing and habits—natural and effortless, with every movement exuding elegance and refinement.
In the quiet dining room, her phone on the table suddenly rang.
Yin En Yu glanced at it and gently set down her utensils.
He Yu Zhou: 【When are you coming over?】
Yin En Yu lowered her gaze to the message on the screen, feeling puzzled. Was he in such a hurry because he had no jacket to wear to work today?
So impatient.
Yin En Yu gave him an approximate time—
【Around 10:30.】
He replied instantly: 【Alright.】
In the office on the 68th floor, He Yu Zhou leaned back casually in his office chair. The soft sunlight outside streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a shimmering glow on him and outlining his relaxed figure.
He pressed the intercom on his desk, asking his assistant outside to come in.
Soon, the office door was knocked, and assistant Zou Zhen entered.
“Mr. He, you asked for me?”
He Yu Zhou: “Move the meeting scheduled for 10:30 this morning to fifteen minutes from now.”
The assistant nodded, taking note. “Understood, I’ll notify everyone right away.”
Before leaving, he couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. He, do you have other arrangements at 10:30?”
He wanted to prepare in advance.
He Yu Zhou’s tone was meaningful. “An important person is coming.”
Without thinking, Zou Zhen followed up, “Who is it?”
He Yu Zhou lifted his eyelids, his narrow eyes narrowing slightly as he stared at him with a faint, teasing smile.
Meeting his gaze, Zou Zhen’s heart immediately leaped to his throat. He quickly said, “I won’t ask, Mr. He. I’ll leave you to your work and head out now.”
With that, he didn’t dare linger for another moment.
Still, he couldn’t help but feel curious about the “important person” Mr. He had mentioned.
Who could make the lofty Mr. He rearrange his schedule just to free up time?
When he arrived at work this morning and saw Mr. He already at the office before him, he initially found it strange. Now, he understood why.
Just how significant must this person be?
Yin En Yu continued eating breakfast for a while longer before leisurely heading upstairs to change and put on makeup.
It wasn’t because she was dressing up specifically to see He Yu Zhou, but rather because she always paid great attention to her appearance. No matter the occasion, she made sure to maintain a refined and appropriate look.
She enjoyed taking time each day to dress up—it brought her joy and satisfaction.
She liked seeing herself looking radiant and polished.
Arriving at He Yu Zhou’s company, the timing was roughly as Yin En Yu had estimated.
The nanny car stopped in front of an imposing skyscraper, located in the bustling CBD commercial district.The office building stood tall and imposing, gleaming under the sunlight, exuding an unassailable aura of authority.
Yin En Yu leaned against the leather seat in the back, tilting her head to gaze out the car window.
Just as she had imagined, his company was magnificent and grand.
This was just like him—whatever he did, he aimed for the best, holding absolute authority, rising to the top of the industry, and breaking free from all worldly constraints and shackles.
It was always others who had to speculate about his intentions.
Yin En Yu lowered the car window halfway and slightly lifted her head.
On the towering glass exterior outside, several prominent white letters stood out—
“Lumen”
Yin En Yu knew he had founded his own company, but this was the first time she had learned its name.
After they parted ways, she had consciously avoided news about him, as if only by not prying into his life could she truly let go.
Inside the office building, the private elevator reserved for the CEO stopped on the first floor. The lobby was spacious and bright as He Yu Zhou stepped out.
His assistant followed closely beside him.
The receptionists, upon seeing He Yu Zhou’s appearance, quickly stood up, clasping their hands in front of them. “President He,” they greeted respectfully, though they couldn’t help but wonder why he had suddenly appeared here.
Could it be that there was some issue with their work?
But they were merely lowly receptionists, hardly important enough to warrant the CEO’s personal attention.
On the surface, the receptionists remained calm, but inwardly, they were trembling with anxiety.
It was only when Zou Zhen spoke that their doubts and worries were dispelled. “Continue with your work. President He and I are just here to pick someone up.”
The receptionists breathed a collective sigh of relief. “Understood.”
At the same time, their curiosity was piqued—who could this person be, to warrant President He personally descending to greet them?
This was an unprecedented gesture. In the past, even when important figures visited, it was only Zou Zhen who handled the reception.
Even when the former chairman, Old Mr. He, had visited for a tour, President He hadn’t come down personally.
The receptionists shot questioning glances at Zou Zhen, only to see him shake his head in equal confusion.
Like them, he had no idea who the person was.
Outside in the car, Yin En Yu picked up the paper bag beside her, inside which a neatly folded coat lay.
The car door slid open automatically, and her graceful figure emerged from the vehicle.
As she looked up, her gaze directly met He Yu Zhou’s.
Seeing him approach her, Yin En Yu paused slightly. Was he here to greet her?
Upon seeing her step out of the car, He Yu Zhou unconsciously quickened his pace, his eyes lingering on her all the while.
She wore a radiant milk-apricot satin gown, paired with a matching silk chiffon overlay—light, flowing, and sheer as cicada wings, subtly revealing her graceful figure.
Gazing at her, He Yu Zhou momentarily lost himself.
Unlike the gentle lighting in the hallway last night or the blurred silhouette from a distance, the bright, abundant daylight now allowed him to observe her more vividly and clearly.
Just like the first time he saw her performing on stage—
A single glance stirred his heart, and her fleeting beauty was forever imprinted in his mind.
No matter how much time passed, every time he saw her, his heart would race anew.
He Yu Zhou couldn’t help but silently curse himself for being so weak.
She had already left him, yet he still couldn’t forget her.
As both of them lost themselves in their thoughts, they unknowingly drew closer to each other, stopping at an appropriate distance.